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United Nursing College · Pre-Licensure

Become a Registered Nurse

Our Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program prepares you to sit for the NCLEX-RN® and begin your career as a licensed Registered Nurse — through four semesters of hands-on clinical, laboratory, and classroom instruction.

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Currently Enrolling: Spring 2027 (Starts Late January) The first round of application reviews was completed on October 1st. Additional applications received after this date will still be accepted and reviewed as seats permit.

BRN Approved. United Nursing College is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), allowing our graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN® examination. UNC is currently in the process of seeking institutional accreditation and does not participate in federal Title IV financial aid programs. We offer our own flexible payment plans to help make your education accessible — and our team is here to help you find the right fit.

Program Overview

Your Path to Becoming an RN

The ADN program is built around one outcome: preparing you to become a safe, capable, and confident Registered Nurse. Across four semesters, you'll move through fundamentals of nursing, medical-surgical care, pediatrics, obstetrics, geriatrics, and behavioral health — developing the clinical judgment and hands-on skill needed to provide excellent patient care from day one on the job.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN® and pursue licensure as a Registered Nurse in California.

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Program Details

Curriculum, Admissions & More

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Each course builds toward the clinical competencies required of a practicing Registered Nurse.

NURS 100 Fundamental Nursing Concepts

NURS 110OB Concepts of Health for the Childbearing Family

NURS 120P Concepts of Health for Pediatrics

NURS 130S Medical Surgical Concepts

NURS 210B Concepts of Behavioral Health

NURS 220G Concepts of Health for Geriatrics

NURS 230S Intermediate Medical Surgical Concepts

NURS 240 Advanced Medical Surgical Concepts

Here's what's needed to apply to the ADN program.

18 years or older US Legal Resident High School Diploma or Equivalent 2.5 GPA in Science Prerequisites 2.0 GPA in General Ed Prerequisites 59%+ on TEAS Exam

Anatomy & Physiology Expired?

If your Anatomy or Physiology coursework is older than 7 years, you are required to either refresh or retake the courses. At UNC, we offer an Anatomy & Physiology Refresher Course that, upon completion, will renew the expiration of your science courses.

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Science Prerequisites

Min. grade C- in each · Cumulative GPA 2.5 · A&P must be within last 7 years

Anatomy or Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab)
Physiology or Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab)
Microbiology (with lab)

General Education Prerequisites

Min. grade C- in each · Cumulative GPA 2.0

English Composition
Mathematics (Intermediate Algebra or higher)
Oral Communications
Psychology
Sociology
Humanities

Entrance Exam: ATI TEAS

All applicants must take the ATI TEAS exam and achieve a composite score of 59% or higher. All attempt scores must be submitted with your application.

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ADN Admission Criteria Point System

Admission into the ADN program is determined by a multi-criteria point system. Review the full document to understand how your prerequisites, exam score, and other factors are scored.

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Three steps stand between you and your seat in the ADN program.

Gather Your Documents

Prepare all required materials in PDF format before the application period opens.

Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended
TEAS exam attempt scores
High school diploma or GED

Pay & Submit Your Application

A non-refundable $75 application fee is paid as part of completing your submission. All prerequisites must show passing grades and your TEAS score must meet the minimum requirement. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Await Your Seat Acceptance

The first round of application reviews was completed on October 1st. Additional applications received after this date will still be accepted and reviewed as seats permit.

United Nursing College (UNC) provides the following information to applicants and students regarding the professional licensure requirements for our nursing programs.

Program Designations

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN): This is a pre-licensure program. Successful completion of this program is intended to qualify students to sit for the NCLEX-RN® examination and seek licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.
Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): This is a post-licensure program designed for individuals who already hold an active, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse. This program does not lead to initial RN licensure.

Disclosure for Out-of-State Practice

Upon notification of the student's relocation out of state, the institution will review whether the RN to BSN program is approved by the Board of Registered Nursing in that state. If a Board of Registered Nursing outside of the state of California does not approve the program in the student's new state of residence, the institution will provide direct written notice to the student within fourteen (14) calendar days of making that determination. This notification will advise the student that completion of the program is not possible.

Resources for Students

To find the contact information and specific requirements for a particular state, please visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website.

Current student changing your address or moving? Please fill out our Change of Address form here.

Student Acknowledgment

By enrolling in United Nursing College, students acknowledge that they have been informed of the professional licensure requirements and understand it is their responsibility to verify the requirements of any state in which they intend to practice.

Cancellation Period

The student may cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of charges paid, less the non-refundable application fee and STRF fee, if canceled on or before the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.

After the cancellation period, refunds for withdrawal are calculated based on the institution's published refund schedule and the date of withdrawal. Contact our admissions office for full details on the refund policy that applies to your enrollment.

Become a Registered Nurse

Your Path to Becoming an RN

Curriculum, Admissions & More

Curriculum ADN Courses

Admissions Requirements

How to Apply Application Process

Start Your Nursing Career with UNC's ADN Program

Licensure Disclosure Professional Licensure Requirements

Policy Withdrawal & Refund